Any revolver shooters out there?

[Pas Tout La]

I'm not a tack driver with a semi autos but I'm pretty decent, so why do I suck with a revolver? Whether it's my single six or the 357, I'm so damn inconsistent with them. I really love revolvers, especially single actions, but I'm franking horrible with them. It's usually all over the target, but it tends to ride more left of my mark. Any tips?

 

[JLouv]

Someone can help me here, but consistently hitting off target is generally a grip problem. I recall seeing a target divided into quadrants detailing the problem depending on where rounds were hitting.

I was hoping to come here and find you sharing my problem. I'm lucky to hit the ground shooting a revolver in double action. Single action is as good as a scoped rifle for me....but I'm not smooth or patient enough for double action. However, a lack of practice on my part is my first issue.

 

[Pas Tout La]

Someone can help me here, but consistently hitting off target is generally a grip problem. I recall seeing a target divided into quadrants detailing the problem depending on where rounds were hitting.

I was hoping to come here and find you sharing my problem. I'm lucky to hit the ground shooting a revolver in double action. Single action is as good as a scoped rifle for me....but I'm not smooth or patient enough for double action. However, a lack of practice on my part is my first issue.

I think lack of practice is my main problem with impatience being a close second. I get discouraged, then frustrated, then put it down and grab the semi-autos. I know I know, that goes completely against the logic of practicing what your bad at.

 

[rtr_rtr]

Youre shooting SA? So crisp light trigger break?

Someone can help me here, but consistently hitting off target is generally a grip problem. I recall seeing a target divided into quadrants detailing the problem depending on where rounds were hitting.

I was hoping to come here and find you sharing my problem. I'm lucky to hit the ground shooting a revolver in double action. Single action is as good as a scoped rifle for me....but I'm not smooth or patient enough for double action. However, a lack of practice on my part is my first issue.

That circle applies to a single handed grip with the right hand

 

[Peacemaker]

Try putting your finger a little deeper in the trigger well.. You might be seating the grip to deep in your palm.. I too hit a little high and left.. That's what I did to correct it.. I find revolvers much more accurate but I don't carry anything as much as an auto loader

 

[sgt z]

found this, hope it helps
http://www.targetshooting.ca/docs/Pistol_Shot_Analysis.pdf

 

[JLouv]

That's what I was talking about sgt z. Thanks.

 

[Pas Tout La]

found this, hope it helps
http://www.targetshooting.ca/docs/Pistol_Shot_Analysis.pdf

Thanks for the info. Hopefully this will get me more confident with my revolvers. I think they're staring to get jealous!

 

[scooterj]

Relax your strong hand grip with the single action revolvers. Let it roll up in your hand. Don't yank on the trigger. Sounds like recoil anticipation.
With D/A revos, grip as high as possible. Don't try to choke it to death. And pull the trigger with one smooth stroke.

 

[Robhic]

This 5 minute YouTube video may give you some things to think about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hULEsl3QC-s&feature=related

 

[drpc]

Someone told me to use the pad of my finger on pistol triggers and the first joint on revolver triggers. It seemed to help.

 

[Leopardcurdog]

Lots of dry fire.